Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

I keep meaning to get back to Harrods to go to their upstairs retreat, where I heard they have MDCI perfumes. But the last time I went there it was slightly intimidating; I couldn't get the SAs to acknowledge that I was there. Maybe I'll be more confident next time

Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

Originally Posted by Kagey

I keep meaning to get back to Harrods to go to their upstairs retreat, where I heard they have MDCI perfumes. But the last time I went there it was slightly intimidating; I couldn't get the SAs to acknowledge that I was there. Maybe I'll be more confident next time

Don't let them intimidate you, it's a hobby and if you like smelling good go for it.

Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

Going there early in January. I'm really looking forward to it. I've planned to visit a couple of gems there, especially the Rojan Dove retreat on the fifth floor of Harrods for a bottle of Invasion Barbare. I'm totally in love with it.

Probably also going for a bottle or two of the Dior Prive Line (Graneville and possibly Cologne Royale). Also have to visit the Amouage shop rumored to be fabulous, and possibly some other stores like Les Senteurs to check out their offerings.

Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

Nice bit of shopping! Since i can get most of my favourite fragrances and presents online, i rarely bother with department stores these days. In the days when Guerlain was available only at John Lewis in the '90s however, i have spent over £250 on Christmas presents. I find it hard to buy scents from the likes of amouage and tom ford at the inflated prices their products go for, niche scents may appeal to the perfume elitist but I'm a firm believer that others have done it all before, and better. Is it any coincidence that since the world has discovered Dubai for instance, that every man and his dog has released an 'oud' scent, most of which simply can't hold a candle to real Arabic oud.

Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

Originally Posted by Gblue

Kagey, I hear that they have MDCI at Fortnums now, which is significantly less intimidating!

Great news right there, in case I find Rojan Doves retreat too scary. I suspect I might ... but at the same time I'd like to discuss Puredistance M application and amount with them - they ought to know how much to use, and I might be tempted to go for a 17.5 ml.

Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

Originally Posted by hreple

Going there early in January. I'm really looking forward to it. I've planned to visit a couple of gems there, especially the Rojan Dove retreat on the fifth floor of Harrods for a bottle of Invasion Barbare. I'm totally in love with it.

Probably also going for a bottle or two of the Dior Prive Line (Graneville and possibly Cologne Royale). Also have to visit the Amouage shop rumored to be fabulous, and possibly some other stores like Les Senteurs to check out their offerings.

Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

Originally Posted by Kagey

I keep meaning to get back to Harrods to go to their upstairs retreat, where I heard they have MDCI perfumes. But the last time I went there it was slightly intimidating; I couldn't get the SAs to acknowledge that I was there. Maybe I'll be more confident next time

I used to feel like that. Then I reasoned that the SA's earn a lot less than I do and they are there for one reason, and that is to serve me. Some can be snotty but if they are so superior why are they working in a shop? I walk in anywhere and am confident and friendly. These days I always have a pleasant experience. Well, almost always, if I come across a real 'stuck up their own arse' type I simply walk out and spend my money elsewhere.

Re: Anyone who's from/visited London for fragrance

No need to feel intimidated by the staff in Roja Dove's Aladdin's cave. I think they are just more respectful of your space than you might be used to, which as an Aussie I appreciated as I think we are pretty chilled shoppers. If you have any questions or want to try anything in particular just ask and you will find them most friendly and informative.
I was more scared by the ground floor perfume hall, where to pause and show any indication of interest risked being latched onto by someone with some random abomination in a bottle looking to spray it on you.